lifebyfire88
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2019 is my self-titled ‘year of self improvement’, before NTNP/TTC from December onwards. Problem is, my goals aren’t very specific yet: eating better (vegan weekdays to cut down on various ‘treat’ foods like cheese and chocolate), losing weight (20lbs to make me within the normal BMI healthy range), making healthier choices like drinking less and walking more...
So far I’ve ordered the often-recommended book Taking Charge of Your Fertility, and listened to the first episode of the ‘Mastering Your Fertility’ podcast, which was probably a little bit helpful, but mostly it seemed preachy and out of touch with how most of us live our lives.
In contrast, I recently watched the documentary ‘9 months that made you’ on Netflix and I loved it because it pointed out how different environmental factors can affect fetal development at various stages. It was so clear-cut: studies have shown that X makes Y much more likely to happen at stage Z.
Even better, it was honest enough to show that we still don’t know a lot about our development, so I didn’t feel like they were offering a magic silver bullet for the perfect pregnancy. It was great, and I want more!
Is there a book or podcast (or documentary etc) that takes a similar look at fertility and prenatal health? I want to read the scientific studies which tell us exactly what ‘being healthy’ for ttc/pregnancy actually involves. I mean, really explains WHY I should do certain things. Because otherwise I feel like I’m just eating more broccoli and less steak for the sake of it.
TL/DR: please give me suggestions for books/podcasts/documentaries/blogs etc. to help me to make informed decisions about my health prior to, and during ttc/pregnancy
So far I’ve ordered the often-recommended book Taking Charge of Your Fertility, and listened to the first episode of the ‘Mastering Your Fertility’ podcast, which was probably a little bit helpful, but mostly it seemed preachy and out of touch with how most of us live our lives.
In contrast, I recently watched the documentary ‘9 months that made you’ on Netflix and I loved it because it pointed out how different environmental factors can affect fetal development at various stages. It was so clear-cut: studies have shown that X makes Y much more likely to happen at stage Z.
Even better, it was honest enough to show that we still don’t know a lot about our development, so I didn’t feel like they were offering a magic silver bullet for the perfect pregnancy. It was great, and I want more!
Is there a book or podcast (or documentary etc) that takes a similar look at fertility and prenatal health? I want to read the scientific studies which tell us exactly what ‘being healthy’ for ttc/pregnancy actually involves. I mean, really explains WHY I should do certain things. Because otherwise I feel like I’m just eating more broccoli and less steak for the sake of it.
TL/DR: please give me suggestions for books/podcasts/documentaries/blogs etc. to help me to make informed decisions about my health prior to, and during ttc/pregnancy
